Daily Word

 

Today's Word is

Repentance

This word appears in the Bible at least 70 times although this may vary according to a Bing search engine. But what is its meaning?

Repentance, according to the Bible, signifies a profound transformation of heart and mind leading to a purposeful reorientation of life towards God. It goes beyond mere regret, encompassing elements of intellectual, emotional, and volitional dimensions.

The Hebrew term ‘teshuvah’ means returning to God, while the Greek ‘metanoia’ emphasizes a radical change in thinking. Scriptural examples, such as David’s Psalm 51 and the collective repentance of Nineveh, illustrate deep contrition and commitment to reform.

Repentance involves active steps toward reconciliation with God, promising divine mercy and forgiveness. Exploring this concept further reveals its integral role in spiritual renewal and moral transformation.

Teshuva

The Hebrew word for "repent" is teshuva (תשובה), which means "to return." This term encompasses more than just feeling guilt or regret; it signifies a return to a previous state or path. Additionally, the verb nacham can also convey the idea of repentance, meaning to comfort or console. 

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Repentance is a word we hear a lot about in churches that actually believe and follow God's Word. Sadly, there are many churches that at the very least do their best to avoid it, and at its worst do not even teach it.

9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

However, it is a necessary step in becoming a true Christian and gaining the promise of eternity in heaven. We cannot get there without it because our humanity comes from a fallen world that would rather we denounce the gospel of Christ and even do away with it. But because of Christ's death on the cross, sin was conquered   and we can count on passing into to a much more beautiful eternity then we have here on earth through repentance.

Some churches teach that if we do certain things, "our best life can be here."

Is your best life here on earth.

Mine isn't and I would rather follow what Jesus wants us to do then some devil inspired, man teaching that gives out that message of hopelessness.

I pray you have repented of your sin. I believe it is good to keep daily accounts in repentance because we sin daily in thought word, and deed.

And thank God, He sits on His throne waiting to hear from each of us.

And ready to forgive us each and every day.

Thanks for coming by this morning, Friends.

Have a wonderful day in the Lord!